Safe2Tell receives second highest number of reports in program history following Evergreen High School shooting
Oct. 14, 2025 (DENVER) — Safe2Tell received 3,846 reports in September 2025, the second-highest monthly total in the program’s history, according to the latest report from the Colorado Attorney General’s Office (PDF). Elevated reporting often follows major school safety incidents. This month’s uptick came after the tragedy at Evergreen High School, reflecting increased statewide vigilance rather than reports directly connected to that event.
“Following the heartbreaking events at Evergreen High School, students and community members across Colorado are understandably on edge,” said Attorney General Phil Weiser. “Safe2Tell provides an opportunity to take action, because every report represents someone choosing to protect their community and look out for one another. That’s exactly the kind of vigilance we need to keep schools safe.”
The most common categories of reports this month were concerns related to school safety (18.9%), bullying (13.4%), and mental health (12.8%). Duplicate reports (22.8%) once again led all categories, reflecting a strong culture of care where multiple people speak up about the same concern. False reports remain historically low at just 1.1%, indicating that most reports represent genuine safety concerns or requests for help. Since the start of the 2025–2026 school year, Safe2Tell has received 5,635 total reports.
Recent examples underscore the power of early intervention. In one instance, a person reported seeing alcohol in a student’s car and expressed concerns that the student might be drinking and driving. School officials investigated, confirmed that alcohol was present, notified the student’s parents, and issued disciplinary action.
In another case, a person reported that one student was blackmailing another, threatening to involve law enforcement unless their demands were met. Local teams intervened, contacted both students and their parents, and provided counseling to the student who had been targeted.
“These examples highlight how Safe2Tell can prevent harm before it happens,” said Safe2Tell Director Stacey Scardino. “When students speak up, adults can step in, de-escalate the situation, and connect everyone involved with support and guidance.”
The highest reporting month in Safe2Tell’s history remains September 2024, when viral social media posts circulated about a potential school attack, leading to a spike in reports.
A full breakdown of all categorical data is available in the Safe2Tell September 2025 Monthly Report (PDF). Definitions for each category can be found in the Safe2Tell Report Categorization Guide (PDF).
About Safe2Tell
Safe2Tell is a successful violence intervention and prevention program for students to anonymously report threats to their own and others’ safety. Safe2Tell is not an emergency response unit nor mental health counseling service provider; it is an information pathway for distributing anonymous reports to local law enforcement and school officials required by state law.
How to submit a report
Reports can be made 24/7 by calling 1-877-542-7233, visiting Safe2Tell.org, texting S2TCO to 738477, or using the Safe2Tell mobile app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
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